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This chess game between Ilie Arion (1919) and Bogdan Balan (2103) was played at Romania GP Brasov 2024 in 2024 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (E09).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Ilie Arion vs Bogdan Balan?
Ilie Arion vs Bogdan Balan (2024) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Ilie Arion vs Bogdan Balan?
The game opened with the Catalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich Variation (ECO E09).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Ilie Arion vs Bogdan Balan, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.